Shaikh Mohammad spoke with the scholars about the forum’s various activities and events, as well as its role in combating extremist ideas that breach tolerant Islamic principles, and enhancing the true image of Islam and its values that call for tolerance, moderation, justice, coexistence, peace and love.

Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received at Al Mushrif Palace, Nicos Anastasiades, President of Cyprus, who is on an official three-day visit to the UAE.

Shaikh Mohammad welcomed Anastasiades and his accompanying delegation, and expressed his wishes that the visit would contribute to enhancing bilateral relations and achieve the aspirations of both countries to open broader avenues of cooperation in various fields.

During the meeting, Shaikh Mohammad and and Pope Tawadros II discussed the fraternal relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen them in the best interest of two countries and peoples. The two sides exchanged cordial views on the distinguished relations between the UAE and Egypt.

Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today has received Jacob Lew, United States Secretary of the Treasury and his accompanying delegation, currently visiting the country. The meeting was attended by Shaikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy National Security Advisor, Shaikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court, and a number of senior officials.

During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the regional and international situation and developments as well as reviewing a number of issues of common interest.

After his arrival Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed and His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain discussed the strong UAE-Bahraini fraternal relations and their continuous development in different spheres.

Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed conducted talks on Thursday with Abdul Aziz Bouteflika, Algerian President regarding mutual relationships between the two countries and the best ways to enhance them.

Shaikh Mohammad was welcomed by the Algerian president at the People’s Palace in the Algerian capital on Thursday afternoon along with his accompanying delegation. The meeting was also attended by Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, and Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister.